The renaissance Flashcards
what is the purpose of the blast furnace
For iron to be produced n larger amounts
what is the purpose of the printing press
For books to be prints cheapy
what is the purpose of the Astrolabe
To determine latitude by using the sun
what is the purpose of the quadrant
To determine latitude, (this one was just smaller)
what is the purpose of the compass
to measure directions
what is the purpose of the throwing lead
to determine the water depth
what is the purpose of the log and line
To determine speed
what is the purpose of the maps
To give accurate locations
What was invented that help sailor go farther from the land for a longer time
Carracks
What is terrestrial navigation
This is when sailors rely on landmarks and coastlines
What is celestial navigation
This is when sailors use the sun and north star to find their way
What is Vasco Da Gama known for
for being the first to sail from Europe to India (navigation)
What is Leonardo da Vinci known for
(Art) He was known for the Mona Lisa painting
What is Michelangelo Buonarroti know for
Art
